Connecticut western news., 1887-05-11

in the moonlight, listening to the roar and moan of the waters.
 Judson Galbraithe found her there, looking like some still, restful picture; but she turned with her old smile as he asked, ''Did you come to escape the crowd2
 "No; for had the crowd been here I should have stayed, I love the sea so much. Inover dance, you know, and sh all not be missed"
 'I missed you, and searched until l found you-dreaming.
 "Perhaps am given to dreaming; but tonight was thinking of my past life."
 "Your past, like your present, is good to remember"
 He spoke.Hitha shade of b1sksfness, for what did hers make his own careless, worldly one appeara"
 'I was only thinking of the starting point. Shall we return2'
 "Not unless you wish it, for have wanted to see you alone, but have not been able to do SO. You must know what its I have to tell, for no man can be with you without learning to love and respect you. My life is not worthy to offer, but you can make me what you will. Oh, Carmie, love you. l love you! Will you say that you love me and will be my wife9''
 His face was pale with the great pas sion that thrilled his soul, his eyes were burning and bright as they searched her face for one tender look, and his hands closed upon hers with fierce, o'ermas- tering grasp; but she was looking away from his face, beyond the line of harbor lights and the very sea itself, as she an- swcred slowly, 'Is it myself or my hum drcd thousand that you would marryW
 All the scorn and subdued feelings of those twelve years rang out in the clear, proud voice.
 "Yourself! What do I care for your wealth2 Come to me penniless; but for your love, I will work for both; only tell me can, dea est"
 "Wait un'il repeat your words of twel-e years ago. Let me show you how we'll I remember. You said ot Carmie Brownell, poor and friendess girl, Were she worth hundred thou sand would marry her tomorrow am worth it now, and you come saying that you love me. Had you said so then, the girl Carmie would have believed with faith the woman has not. I am glad you didn't say this then, even if you cared for me; you did me a greater ser vice, for after hearing your opinion of me crept away, and after the G1st out break I determined to make my life worth living, even if it might not be a Galbrai,he;' and the words that wounded so cruelty at first proved the incentive and watchword to something better than then daiel dream. Years ago should have considered your offel to me tonight the best of all, and would have thought myself avenged; but now I am only sorry that any one should suffer through me-"
 The sweet, earnest voice was silent: the waves moaned and sobbed on the sands below like some doomed, hopeless soul, and the music foated cut to then wild and sweet-dying in crash and wall of anguish.
 'Is there no hope, if you have forgiven my foolish, mercenary wordsa Oh, Carmie, let me live for you, and prove my love by that!'
 She turned with face as white as his in the moonlight, and look of pain if her grave eyes; then, very softly, with { world of saddened tenderness in he voice, 'I am engaged to marry Phili] Leicester; we have cared for each othe a long time"
 And then Leicester's tall form cam upon the terrace. He took Carmie' hand upon his arm, and drew her sof shawl around her with proud air o possession; while Carmie, ever thought full for this strong mans passion and tn sorrow that had settled like darknes upon him, led Philip down the steps ant away under the great calm stars and tn moonlight to walk in the glory of per feet love together.